When President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that he had ordered an air strike on a Syrian air base, he emphasized the brutal nature of last week’s suspected chemical attack in Syria that killed scores of people. "Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children," Trump said,...

Wetlands and business have long been at odds with one another. As industry, housing and agriculture expand, there is pressure to fill swamps, marshes and bogs. But there are a growing number of companies whose business is restoring wetlands in Wisconsin.

Among the issues that residents are being asked to weigh in on at the annual statewide Conservation Congress Monday are questions about a potential sandhill crane hunt and the permit process for CAFOs.

A battle over a Supreme Court seat that was left vacant after the death of former Justice Antonin Scalia has come to an end after over a year. Conservative Judge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed to the Supreme Court today, after Republicans overrode a Democratic filibuster. A national political reporter shares...

A survey of work life for faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found budget cuts had an impact on faculty enthusiasm working for the university. About 91 percent of faculty said the budget cuts had some effect on their enthusiasm.

A community healing event was held Thursday night for those impacted by the March 22 Wausau area shooting spree. The state Department of Justice and local police departments organized the event in part to help officers cope with the tragedy.

Life as an Alzheimer's caregiver can be stressful physically and emotionally. Former governor of Wisconsin Martin Schreiber tells the story of his wife's struggle with Alzheimer's and his relationship with the person she was and the person she became later in life.

GOP lawmakers said they'll build their own transportation budget and set Gov. Scott Walker's aside, a setback for Walker and yet another sign of the divisions between top Republicans when it comes to road funding.

Birch saplings are being targeted by thieves in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota who see a market to sell the saplings for decorative items. We'll talk about what the illegal cuttings mean for forestry and law enforcement.

Susan Carpenter, the native plant gardener at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, has tips for gardeners and farmers on how to help increase the population of the endangered rusty patched bumblebee.

Birch tree thefts in northern Wisconsin prompted a meeting among law enforcement, conservation wardens and foresters Thursday in Spooner. Demand for the wood is high to satisfy buyers looking to spruce up their home décor.